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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-09-10
Some of the Grievances.

The following resolutions, adopt
ed by a Nichols club of one hun
dred, lately organized at Prairie,
Ascension parish, states some of
the bills of grievance in Grant
parish SO patty that we publish
them:
Resolved, That in the name and in be-
half of true Democratic principle we
arraign the present state administration
before the bar of public opinion, and
charge that its acts and policy are SUBJ
versive OF every inherent article of party
faith and doctrine
We charge specifically that every pre-
cedent is ignored and the fundamental
principles Of Democracy overridden in
seeking to prolong the term of the present
incumbent of the gubernatorial Office.
We charge that he has used and is to-
day using his high Office for the purposes
Of selfish ACKNOWLEDGEMENT regardless of
the welfare Of his party or the people
whose interests he is sworn to preserve
and protect. Every engine of the state
administration, all OF its patronage and
potent influence is directed towards but
one end, the retention of Office and
power, regardless Of any consequence to
party or people.
The evidences OF political prescription
may be found in every parish; but we
need not look beyond our own doors to
learn how ruthless and desperate are the
methods that the agents of the admins
tration will resort to in order to accom-
plish their ends. They have sought to
silence the press; to take away the pal
ladium of the peoples liberties that was
held so sacred and precious that our fore
fathers jealousy guarded its freedom in
framing the organic law of the nation.
Because the people Of Ascension dared
to affirm their preference between two
candidates for the Democratic guberna-
tOrial nomination, and found in the
Ascension Democrat an organ to proclaim
their sentiments; because this expression
of opinion was favorable to an hon0red
son of our parish, hero in war, a patriot
| in peace; and because, forsooth, this
newspaper could not be used to perpetu.
ate the power of the existing administra.
ton, minority of its stock holders
sought to suppress its voice and destroy
| its influence.
Against such methods, as men and a
Democrats we are called upon to enteI
our solemn protest. and We appeal to the
| people, the source of all power and an
thority, the citadel Of Democratic strength
| to say whether these things shall be en-
dured, in the name of the Democratic
party.
We call upon them to say whether they
will consent to the spiking of the guns II
their own camp while small faction
secures the opening Of the enemy's gun,
upon the majority OF the party, and
finally we call upon good Democrats
everywhere to rally to the support OF tn
party's integrity and rescue it from tn
dangers that threaten it from within it
own ranks, induced by the selfish and
unholy ambition of few men whose low
Of power Is greater than love OF part!
or country.
| We pledge ourselves TO support tn
candidacy Of Governor NichollA and d
all in our power to secure his nomina
ton and election.
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nouiiana Jouranl.]
The following are some of the things
which we think sh0uld be done in
Louisiana:
The expenses Of the Judiciary should
be reduced. There are ton many
Judges who receive too much pay for
too little work.
Some way should be devised to de-
crease criminal expenses.
The clerks Office and the recorders
Office should be separated. So should
the sherif's and tax collectors OfIlce.
There is work in each for two oflcers,
and the people should be permitted to
choose their own servants.
All parish, and local officers should
be elected every two years. Frequent
elections is one Of the greatest safe.
guards OF FREQ people. Long terina
and fat salaries do not c0nduco to the
public welfare, nor IL their tendency Ia
the direction VI purity in elections
We should have better system o.
public education or none. Such G
system a. We have il an injury to the
cause Of education.
The appropriations Of the Legisla-
ture shonld be kept strictly and rightly
within tho revenues Of the State. Not
q dollar beyond this should be appro-
priated.
The Louisiana lottery company
should be abolislsed, and the penitcn.
tiary lease should 60 the same way
A higher and more rigid system q
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-09-10

n~Thc North Louisiana Fair takes
place at Shreveport. November 9th TO
18th inclusive. Cash premiums 5000.
For premium lists and general infos ma
tion addrrss, II. L. SCOvELL,
Shreveport, La, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-09-10

The Governor has appointed
Edward J. Jones commissioner OF
deeds for Louisiana, to reside at
Boston, Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-09-10

Platform Of the New American
Party.

Party.
The executive committee of the
new political party recently organ
lied under the name of the Ameri-
can party issued an official call for
q national convention, to meet on
Friday and Saturday, Sept 10th
and 18th, and they call upon all
American citizens, of whatever
party or special utilization. who
sympathize with the sentiments
and are in favor of the political
objects of the new party to attend,
for the purpose of completing the
organization and promoting, among
others, the following specific
objects:
1. To emphasise and perpetuate the
sentiment @America for Americana"
2 The restriction Of immigration.
g. A thorough revision OF the naturali-
cation laws
(. ReservinR American lands for Ameri-
can citizens only.
g. The protection Of Americans in all
their rights, on land and sea in all parts
Of the world. ~
G. To restrict and guard the right Of
elective franchise.
Z. To abolish polygamy in the United
States Immediately and entirely.
8. To enact and enforce such laws "a
I'LL kond k<. oxndsoako sufasn v,arnnca
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce JNO.
G. RYAN, ESQ, as candidate for District
Attorney Of the 18th Judicial District,
subject to the nomination of the Demo-
cratic party.
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nn0ucV to be made. Cut this out and return
mUVII to ms, and We will send You, free,
somefhirg of great valne and importance ~
YOU that will start you in business which will
bring you in more money right away than any
thing else in this world Any one can do the
work and live at home. Either sex; all ages. :
Something new, that inst coins money for all
workers. We will start you; capital not needed:
This is one Of the genuine important chances OF
n lifetime Those who are ambitious and enter
prising will not delay. Grand outfit free.
Address TRUE 4 Co, Augusta, Maine. dl7
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-09-10

Hon. Edward Bermudez, Chief
Justice of the Supreme court Of
Louisiana, has been appointed .
delegate to the Constitutional Gem
tennial Congress, to be held at
Philadelphia, to represent the ex-
ecutive department of the State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-09-10

The Alexandria correspondent
Of the Pioayune made the mistake
Of stating that the regular jury
term of district court for Grant
parish was in session this week,
whereas it is only q very ordinary
term of the ordinary term, the
docket being smaller than for
many years.
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THE CURIOUS IN LIFE.

Sam Cason, of Dooley county, Ca, is fleet
2inches high.
Novato. Cal, has two stores, three saloons,
one boarding house, telephone office, a court
room, dancing hall, laundry, blacksmith shop
and joss house.
A one-armed man i'll Salem. Ore, lately
applied for a divorce OH the ground that the
hand he had given his wife in marriage was
lost, and that the contract was therefore void
The bicycle law of Oregon requires bicycle
riders to stop 100 yards from any person 60
ing i'll the opposite direction with team, and
remain stationary until the team has passed
A Tucson, Ariz, restaurant advertises to
give for dinner chicken soup, roast mutton,
turkey and pig, with mushroom sauce,
chicken fricassee, boiled ham, oyst;r patties,
jelly rolls, lemon pie, ice cream and cake and
q glass of claret, all for 25 cents.
A Wisconsin farmer, who used thirty-five
balls Of twine on his harvester, bought only
three balls at time and rode six miles to get
them. Some one had told him that twine
would be certain to drop cent ball, and
he wanted the advantage Of the decrease.
Julian F. Mills, of Saranac, Mich, was ar
rested and fined for drunkenness, and his
sweetheart broke off her engagement with
him. lie claims the arrest was unjust, and
has brought suit against the town for $780,,
600 damages for the alienation of the girls
affections
John Woods, n Saginaw city barber, with
eight others of his family, was sold as slave
thirty six years ago in Virginia. Each was
bought by separate person, and they were
taken to bondage i'll different directions.
Since that time John has heard nothing of
his mother until recently, when he learned III
an indirect manner that she was still living ut
Hinton, w. Va He has just started south to
see il he can fluid his mother.
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PLEASANT RIDGE.

The young ladies of Pleasant Ridge
seem to he in love with our good
pastor and his worthy wife Mr.. and
Mrs. Sage of Mitchell, for this is the
third social they gave. and cleared s29
toward his salary which is $50 per
year.
The day school is under good man
agement by Miss NJ. f. Wright. The
number of pupils is twelve and more
are coming. Good hours and strict
order is the report Of the school.
Mrs. a. Nabinger has raised and
sold over $40 worth of cucumber pick
les and laid away cighty-four gallons
for winter use. She has picked 3013
bushels OF them and only planted
twenty cents worth of seed
September 26th our Sunday school
enjoyed grand review by Mr.. j. B
Ewart. He also made a farewell adj
dress to the school. We will all miss
Mr. j. B. in Sunday school and society
October I'd we will have preaching
in our school house at II o'clock by
Rev Mr.. Sage.
There will be quarterly meeting in
the Pine school house next Saturday
and Sunday October lst and I'd ly Rev.
Mr.. John.
The mnsh and milk supper given by
six of the Pleasant Ridge young ladies
was attended by about thirty. all good
folks. Miss NJ. e. Wright for captain,
Miss Pearl Griffith, Miss Frank
Mehner, Miss Ida Cook, Miss Carlota
Meyer and Miss Olive H. Nabinger
were jolly looking girls with their caps
and aprons Of many colors.
On September oath, the good faithful
horse formerly owned by G. G. Burn
side and fJr four years owned by A.
NaDinger. named Fred, took sick With
cramps aud died within thirty-six
hours. The family will miss the good,
true gentle horse much
A surprise party was we'll planned by
Mrs. w. Wright and Mrs q. G. Phillips
in honor OF Mr.. ]. 3. Ewart. About
forty were in attendance including oul
Sunday school and near neighbors. A
fine lunch consisting OF many kinds OF
rich cakes, chicken sandwiches and
sweet pickles. also extra fine water.
melons were served afterwards. Mrs
c. G. Phillips's parlors were beautifully
decorated with evergreens and flowers
The evening was very pleasantly spent
in visiting and fine plays, then a gene
raj shaking of hands, and a good night
to all said, all wishing our teacher. J
p. Ewart pleasant journey.
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Land Office at Mitchell, Dak August IL. 1887.
named settler has filed notice Of her intention
to make final proof In support Of her claim, and
th t said proof will be mlle before the register
and receiver III Mitchell, Dakota, ON Oc ober /,
1857, viz:
Lydia a. patte1 son. upon her honest ad Ent-
try, NO. l6O4G, Tor the NEiA section ~, township
l0t N. range So 5lh Z. NJ.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF. said land viz:
Willis E.Urattr, Thomas E.Frecland, rhincas
Il. Powers, Edw ard NJ. Agno, all OF Mitchell,
Dakota. GEO. b. EvERITr, ;iugisier.
Blanchard 4 ilann-tt. Attorneys.
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sum MONS.
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA,

SECOND.JUDICAL DISTRICT. Ss'
In the District court in and for Dawson
county, Moses W. Gray, Charles Ii. Kingman,
William A. Collins and Franklin D. Gray vs.,
Daniel Johnston.
Daniel Johnston. Defendant
No-i are hereby summoned and repaired to
answer the complain, OF Moses W. Gray, has.
H. kingm.n, Wiiiiam a. Collins and Franklin
D. Gray, plaintiffs. which will be filed in the
office OF the Clerk of the District Court within
and for said Dawson county, at Mitchell, d. T..
and to serve acopy Of your answer on the sub
scrbers At their oAice i'll the city Of Mitchell.
D. T., within thirty days after the service OF
this summons. exclusive OF tile day of service.
for One Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and Eighty.
four Cents $lG2.s 50. with interest at I per cent
from December 9th, 1896, besides costs.
DILLON 4 PRESTON Plaiutiffs' ATTORNEYS
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Land Office at Mitchell, OAK, Sept. 10, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the foiiowing
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make hnal proof in support of his claim, and
and receiver at Mitchell, Oak. on October n,
1887, viz:
Sanford WaShburn, of Hanson county, Dak.,
for the ne O. lu35:, nd. 1881.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said all.t, viz:
George stolp, Ihorson Jorgenson, John Ru-
bic, Frederick Brenmeis, al. of Mitchell, Oak.
GEO. B. EvEnI1T. Register.
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if the weather turns out to be little
warmer and the wind not so strong it
will he one of the plcasantest of all.
WELL BROTHERS. OPENING.
Magnificent Display of Rare Dry
Goods-The Latest Novelties.


The entire force in Wells store
worked until o'clock Friday morn
ing TO arrai ge and mark the immense
Stock OF new goods for the yearly
grand opening, which occurred Friday
and yesterday. The store was
tl'ronged as usual, and among the first
sights to greet visitors was 1, rich dis
play OF Faiile Francais silks in all the
recent and popular shades-golden
bronze, apple olive. copper, mahogany
brown, goblin blue, pistache green,
fairly dazzling and bewiderng to
gaze on. In plushes were shown some
lovely goods, one a gem in a heIiotrope
shade, and another in rich blue. Then
there were choice line of congo suit
ines in check and stripes, as we'll as
heather. hawthorn and knickerbocker
suitings to suit every possible taste.
Some particularly fine patterns were
shown in camels hair stripes,
while the assortment of cashmeres
was " feast to the eyes,
In palmer goods the stock has never
been better selected. Wraps of every
variety, blankets, comforts, woolens
and the more substantial article afford
a wide range OF choice.
In the carpet department the variety
and quality of goods is unsurpassed
In rugs th" display will not he found
cquailnd anywhere in Dakota.
The throng in the store up to a late
hour testified that We'll Brothers tn
terpise is appreciated. and is also an
evidence of the marked benefit they
derive from liberal and intelligent ad-
vcrtising.
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first grade will be allowed two days.
In addition to the common branches,
all applicants for first grade will be
required to pass examination in the
following branches, viz: Geometry.
civil government, bookkeeping, theory
and practice, philosophy and algebra.
The percentage for first, second and
third grade certificates are 80, so and
20 respectively, and not below rs, G5
and 90 respectively. in any branch.
Examination fee 81. II. l.. Bras,
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SILK RIBBON S

An e egant, large package of extra fine as
sortes ribbons doh loo, different widths. in all
net strings, neckwcar, srarfs, trimming for
hats and dresses bows. fancy work, etc. etc.
6Oo. sPkCIAL = We Viii give doMbie the he
amount of any other firm in America il YOU viii
send us the names and post office address of ten
less than one yard in length. Satisfaction
guaranteed. H. a. JOANS0G
6o4 Eighth ave, New York.
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Land Office at Mitchell. OAK, Sept. >. losl.
Notice IS reuy given tlaL The following
FAMED settler has lillei notice ut MS ltcNtiu..
make final proof in support of his claim, aud
IN It said proof Will be made Deiore the gl,tcr
.hi receiver ut Mitchell, Dak.. oL Satur lay,
,ct. l5 1887, viz;
Benjamin Is. Pooey, homestead entry No.
.4Gl1, made Nov. q, 1885, for the southeast quar-
t:r section &c. twp, lol. range 81.
He names the following witnesses to rrOve
hiscontinnoms residence .ipon, and cuilvat on
of /, said land, viz:
Hpratio n. Cox, Joseph Giliiia,l, John Gil
alan, Charles kibbc, ol Mitchell. ID *.
GEO. t. kvEEIrr, Register
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Land Office at Mitchell, OAK. August IS, 1887
Notice Is. hereby given tnat the following
10 make tlnai proof support OF MS clam, ;l.iu
tiat SAID proof will be made befor. the register
and receiver at Mitchell. Dak., on Oct. 10, 1887
viz:
iIeryey Gage. Hid. 22556 Tor the nwl4 Sec. 4,
rwp l0l, range 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove
rs contintlolls Residence upon, anu cul.ih alton
of. said land. viz:
George W. Bailey, Samuel NJ. Daniels. Eliza
beth iiazelton, j. =. Wilsolk all o. To in 'own-
ship. GEO. b EvsRIrT, Register
A. b. HAGER. Attorney.
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Land Office i'll Mitchell OAK, Sept 5. 1885,.
Notice is hereby given tna, the following
lamed settler has Tiled notice OF III, inlc.it,ul 10
make final proof in support OF his claim, Il
receiver III Mitchell. Dak ,on Uct. ~. 1887. Viz:
John Peterson, tor The EIa oi SEA SIC. -.
twp. l02. Range CO Vest.
lie names the following witnesses to prov
MS continuous residence upon. anu cultivation
If, said land viz:
eter E. Anderson, Hans W. Hcndrckson,
harles Sa.terstrnn. A,is 4AEdcrs.n. ui Mitch
Eli Prosper township, i;lvlSuli cOuny, D:lk.
GEO. 3. EVERETT. Hc. iate,.
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The Shooting tournament.

In the l2-bird, single Use shoot The
following score was made: Nj. L. Sccg-
gin, 5: G. II. .!rland, II; o. Warlield, 9;
7. w. ID. Orswr!l. &. Wilson, 6; G. w.
Knapp. Alexandria. 3; f. ID. Myers.
Aberdeen, 8; T. Clyde. 4: y. Hammer,
10; T. Malana. Alexandria. Z; d. NJ.
Lunpa, Alexandria. I.
The 9-bird shoot. single rise, resulted
as follows: Arland, S; Wilson. 6: Grs-
well, 4; Clyde, 4. Knapp. 4; lIanmar, 6;
Malana. Z: L,'ndy, 4; Myers. :; ;Scoggin,
9; WariIeld. !; Oyerl,o!tz. 4;
In the double rise shoot the frs,
money WAS won by Myers; second. ly
OverhoitZ; third hy ,lalans.
Today's shooting contest, opening OF
one o'clock, Will consist of one IL
bird shoot, single rise. a 8 bird shoot
single rise and s pair bird; double
rise. which will he worth seeing and
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The following are held for cancella-
tion:
CE 1888, Geo w Cole, Sc 7-lol-53. G,
Aug. 30.
CE 1915, Anthony Munhover, NV 28-
l02-G5. G, Aug. 30.
The following must show why res
idence was not established within the
statutory period:
L e 51S3, John G. Roth, NV 27-1O5. 81,
c. Aug 30.
&c 1900, Fabil,s S Packard, re 2-1O2-
56. G, Aug. 81.
+ G 1853, Chas B Conncll, Sc l-1O2-5s.
g Aug. 81.
L q 1850, Herman Dcttman, sw Z
106-55. G, Aug. 30
+ G 1896 John 5 Stewart. ne 33-1O4-
67, must furnish homestead receipt.
G, Aug. 81.
The following must furnish record
proof Of citizenship:
L G 7343 James French, 3O-1O3-66.
G, Aug. 81.
F G 1888 Frederick Uccke, sw 3O-lo2-
q. Aug. 30
9 E 5642 Andrew Z Distad, e,lo9-5o.
", aug. 10.
G i $3.50 Andrew Hotf. NV 27-lol-57.
G, Aug. 26.
FC7l52 Whiiten Law, NV 33-lO3-67.
must furnish alienation affidavit
covering April %. 1887. G, Aug. 81.
G Z 1882 Carl r August, Sc 90 1852,
must explain why proof was delayed
and furnish non-alienation affidavit
covering Dec. IL. 1891. e. Aug. %.
The following must furnish correct
notice Of publication. q, Aug. 81.
&c 1850 Ncls G Tomson. he 23 1906
81.
i G 1922 John Schmidt. ne sO-105-G7.
f G 1896 John jacobson, ne 35-l07-5O.
The following must comply with
former letters or entries will he held
for cancellation. q, Aug. 80.
G. L 1O2O5. II C Farmer. nv 23 103-G9.
G. Feb. 5. 1855.
CE l1707. Ole A knutson in l.loG "a
G. Oct. 8. 1885.
CE 1856, Eric O!cson, sc lolo3-.'3
Oct. 6. 1856.
FC67Sl, John NJ Patrick, my 20 l01-
50, must answer questions iii his proof
more fully.
CE l2o36, Wm Truman. NV i91o2-
"a Entry suspended until he complies
with the law G. Aug. q, 1887.
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which more detailed mention will be
made later.

"HA.i HloIe detailed mention will he
made later.
Fine art hall, under the skillful di-
rectlon of the superintendent and his
corps of lady assistants, is Il veritable
bower of beauty. and will well repay
an extended visit. The choice haudl-
work of Dakota talent will compare
feyorably with like work anywhere
1or III art matters as in every other di-
rection, Dakota is progressive. This
department, rs we'll as the Others. will
receive its fun mead of praise in due
time.
The secretary's books show the
number of entries in the various de-
partments to be as follows: Cattle, 3Ss:
horses. 27S; horticulture, 179; swine, 20;
sheep, 30: woman's department, 344;
art department, $50; grain, seeds and
vegetables, 26o; poultry, 60; machiu-
cry, l5l; apiary, pantry and kitchen,
l54,
The exhibit of Dakota grown fruit
made 10y Clay and Turner counties is
simply magnificent, and not only does
those counties great honor but they
reflect much credit on the territory as
fruit producing section. The ap-
pearance of this tine display of apples
crabs, grapes and plums, ETC., is suf-
icient to dispel the prejudice from the
minds of any who doubt Dakota's
adaptability to grow standard fruits.
Since yesterday the very elaborate
exhibits Of Sphinx, Charles Mix, Jer-
auld, Clay and Turner counties have
made their appearance. all of which
speaks volumes for the soil and eli
mate of those counties and the indus
try and enterprise of their people.
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BUSINESS CARDS

Land ONCE at Mitchell, Dak: Sept. 12, 1887.
Notce Is ,hersby gyen tha. the tooWng
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Mitchell, Dak.. on November,
l, 1887, VIZ:
Andro Olson, lid, 1856. for the nwia 1-lOl-82.
He name, the following witnesses to prove
of said land. viz:
John q. Hedden. Peter Hartvig, w. l.. He'd
den. j. Z. CarllcS. ali of Dawson county, DaX.
GEO. b. EYER.TT Register.